Senna italica growing shrub of the genus Senna also known as Port Royal senna, Senna italica perennial deciduous plant, used as ornamental hedge plant and attract pollinator, can grow in desert, mediterranean, subtropical or tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+.
Leaves color green in elliptic shape the leaves grow in pinnate structure.
Senna italica flower
Flower color yellow, when the flowers close in round shape when open in bowl shape, flowers grow on stems in clusters.
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How to grow Senna italica growing and care:
Nothing special
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive, aggressive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant:
0.6-2m, 24-80 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Most of the year
General information about the flower:
Yellow flowers when the flowers close in round shape when open in bowl shape, flowers grow on stems in clusters.
Scientific name:
Senna italica
Alternative names: Port Royal senna, Italian senna, Senegal senna